Kurtley Beale faced a Code of Conduct tribunal for his involvement in the text message controversy © Getty Images

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Recently appointed Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says there is no happiness among the Wallabies camp despite the news that Kurtley Beale could make an eventual return to the national team. Beale was fined $45,000 (£14,000) after being involved in a texting controversy with former Wallabies business manager Di Patston, but crucially the tribunal didn't impose a suspension on the 25-year-old.

"No one is really happy about anything. It's dealt with and we will get on with playing footy," Cheika told Fairfax Media at Heathrow Airport.

While he may be available, Cheika has all but ruled out Beale joining the team for a five-game tour of Europe.

"The first thing he needs to do is go and start training. He's been under a fair bit of pressure himself so he needs to go back and get in some condition and then we'll see what happens," Cheika said. "I've come in pretty late. I've spoken to all the players here and I'm confident in the guys we've got; it's not like there's any desperation or anything like that."

Following the tribunal, Beale was quick to apologise for his actions.

"I'm relieved there is no termination or suspension, and I can now continue playing rugby. I'd like to apologise to Di Patston and the broader community for my behaviour, particularly to rugby fans," Beale said.

Di Patston was at the centre of the text messaging scandal and resigned from her ARU position © Twitter

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The Wallabies have endured a horror month and Cheika's first priority is to switch the spotlight back onto the rugby, starting this weekend when Australia play the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Once the dust settles, the Australian Rugby Union is expected to kick-start negotiations with Beale in a bid to keep him available for the 2015 World Cup. But for now Cheika is looking to provide Australian rugby with some stability.

"I'll speak to him, tell him to start training. Get back to business as normal. I think a bit of normality is what everyone requires," Cheika told Fairfax Media.

While the Daily Telegraph has reported that the ARU is likely to reopen the investigation into the mid-flight argument between Beale and former ARU staffer Di Patston that resulted in the Code of Conduct hearing. The Daily Telegraph has also reported that the issue could move into the courtroom with Patston considering legal action.